Comparison

ThumbCamera vs SoloCam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ThumbCamera

Capture photos and control your camera with intuitive one-finger gestures. Easily zoom, focus, change aspect ratios, and share images without needing to reach across the screen. Ideal for one-handed operation.

Highlights
  • One-finger gesture controls
  • Zoom and focus with gestures
  • Change aspect ratio via swipe
  • Instant photo sharing
  • Multiple aspect ratio settings
  • Geotagging and EXIF data
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ThumbCamera is a gesture controlled camera app. In addition to taking photos and focusing, it lets you perform functions such as zooming and changing the aspect ratio with simple one-finger gestures. ThumbCamera lets you take photos easily with one hand, no matter how you're holding the phone. Demo Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnkspSNDwQc ●Main gesture controls (all operations below can be changed through settings) - Tap: Take photo - Double tap: Focus - Tap and hold: Exposure - Vertical swipe: Zoom in/out - Swipe right: Change aspect ratio - Swipe left: Share (*1) (*1) About sharing - You can immediately send a photo to another photo app - You can also register arbitrary URL schemes ●Other features - Four aspect ratio settings (3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1) - Three image size settings (dependent on device capabilities) - Geotagging ON/OFF - EXIF information written to photos is almost the same as the default camera app information - Silent shutter (If silent is on, image size become smaller) - Rotation lock, flash switch, grid display

About

SoloCam

Capture photos and videos hands-free using advanced AI gesture controls. Easily trigger the camera, switch lenses, and select professional framerates for stunning HD and 4K quality. Ideal for group shots, solo portraits, and steady video recording without touching your device.

Highlights
  • Gesture-controlled camera activation
  • HD and 4K video recording
  • Adjustable professional framerates
  • Multi-lens support (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto)
  • Intuitive minimalist interface
Features
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Welcome to SoloCam: Gesture Camera, the ultimate hands-free photography and videography experience. Powered by advanced AI, SoloCam lets you control your camera entirely with hand gestures, making it easier than ever to capture group shots, solo portraits, and steady videos without needing to touch your device or set a timer manually. Key Features: - Gesture-Controlled Capture: Simply hold an 'Open Palm' to trigger the camera countdown. Perfect for stepping back and getting everyone in the frame. Change your mind? Use the same gesture to cancel the timer. - High-Quality Capture: Support for stunning HD (1080p) and ultra-crisp 4K (UHD) resolutions. - Professional Framerates: Choose between cinematic 24 fps, smooth 30 fps, crisp 60 fps, or action-ready 120 fps depending on your device. - Multi-Lens Support: Seamlessly switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto lenses to get the exact framing you need for any environment. - Intuitive Interface: A premium, minimalist design that gets out of your way and lets you focus on capturing the moment. Whether you are a content creator, a solo traveler, or just want to take better group photos, SoloCam gives you the freedom to step away from the screen and shoot like a pro. SoloCam Terms of Service: https://bold-abacus-f70.notion.site/SoloCam-Terms-of-Service-360da34ec7c7801c973bf17c15df1285 Apple Terms of Sale: https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

ThumbCamera4 screens
SoloCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoloCam at Free against ThumbCamera's $0.99. ThumbCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SoloCam is free to download; ThumbCamera costs $0.99 up front. SoloCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ThumbCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ThumbCamera against 5.0 for SoloCam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ThumbCamera versus SoloCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbCameraSoloCam
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersorakaze Inc.jay chen

Customer experience

ThumbCamera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SoloCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ThumbCamera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SoloCam

Subscriptions2
  • Solocam Premium$5.991 Month
  • Solocam Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SoloCam Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is ThumbCamera free?
ThumbCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoloCam free?
SoloCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ThumbCamera or SoloCam?
ThumbCamera and SoloCam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do ThumbCamera or SoloCam have ads?
Neither ThumbCamera nor SoloCam shows ads.

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